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Posted: 08-Nov-25
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: R139924
The School of Music at The Ohio State University seeks to hire a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Cello starting August 15, 2026.
The successful candidate will:
Demonstrate a proven record of successful teaching in higher education.
Maintain an active profile of professional performance experience that reflects excellence in the field.
Enhance the student experience in cello studies through impactful teaching and personalized mentorship that supports diverse academic and professional goals.
Support Ohio States AI fluency initiative by preparing students to apply AI in their field, ensuring readiness for future academic and professional demands.
Performance Objectives:
Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate cello majors, including applied cello, small ensembles, string pedagogy, and string literature.
Advise and support graduate students in the String Area through academic guidance and mentorship.
Contribute to the School of Music by participating in activities, faculty governance, and leadership within the Performance/String Area.
Recruit and retain talented cello students to strengthen the program.
Maintain an active professional profile through performances, recordings, publications, presentations, and other scholarly or creative activities.
Ability and commitment to build connections with pedagogical and performance organizations, fostering collaboration and professional development.
Integrate AI into applied music instruction, applying it to pedagogy and performance to advance Ohio States AI fluency initiative.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required
Master of Music (MM) required; Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) preferred.
Active performance career with potential for a strong creative and scholarly profile.
Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Ability and commitment to build connections with recognized pedagogical and performance organizations at local, regional, or national levels.
Ability to collaborate and contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the String Area, School of Music, and University.
Desired
Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education.
Representative record of professional performance achievements.
Additional Information
Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application by December 16, 2025 via Workday
Application materials submitted in Workday must include:
Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
Attachment 3: Creative Activity/Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future creative/research plan as a faculty member.
Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.
Attachment 5: Links to 30 minutes of a wide-ranging program of online digital recordings. These should be unedited live video performances from within the past four years
Application closes 12/16/2025. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Juliet White-Smith at white-smith.1@osu.edu
The College
With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
School of Music Information
The School of Music, housed in the new Timashev Family Music Building, is home to a faculty of nationally and internationally recognized performing artists, composers, scholars, and master teachers who are specialists in their fields. The faculty serves a student body of approximately 385 undergraduate and 100 graduate music majors, as well as hundreds of non-music majors who are pursuing music minors, taking classes, or participating in one of the many performance ensembles. The School of Music values interdisciplinary creative and scholarly work, curricular innovation, and public engagement.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
Grounded in Ohio State Universitys Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.